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Trial Opens in 2022 Blois Assault of Chloé Poyaux, With Accused Facing Possible Life Term

The case centers on an attempted aggravated murder charge following her unsuccessful effort to file a complaint shortly before she was found critically injured.

Overview

  • The Loir-et-Cher assize court began hearing the case Thursday against the former partner accused of attempted murder with an aggravating circumstance.
  • The accused has acknowledged committing violence but denies any intent to kill, according to his attorney.
  • Chloé Poyaux now lives with major irreversible neurological damage, has lost vision in her right eye, and suffers significant hearing loss.
  • Police sent her home when she tried to lodge a complaint the evening of the attack, and the officer involved was suspended before being retired in January 2024.
  • Several police officers are expected to testify about their response, and the court has scheduled the verdict for Friday.